Episode 31

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Published on:

7th May 2021

031 with Tim Johnson the Founder of Cannabis Safety First

Today, we will have Tim Johnson, the founder of Cannabis Safety First, industry safety and security specialist, providing biometric security systems, custom vaults, safety training, consulting, and legislative lobbyists. Let's sit down and gain insights from Tim with his call to change the stigma against cannabis, especially in the veteran's industry and community. Packed so much wisdom into the cannabis industry, let's sit down and gain insight from Tim with his call to change the stigma against cannabis, especially in the veteran's community.

Episode Highlights:

  • 01:12- Tim Johnson's journey in the  law enforcement
  • 05:00- What led to Tim's enhanced involvement in cannabis?
  • 06:36- Problems with the justice system involving cannabis
  • 09:41- Adult-use cannabis program
  • 12:22- The drive of determination, commitment, and self-respect
  • 18:52- Getting veterans more involved in the cannabis space
  • 19:55- A push for veteran rights when it comes to cannabis 
  • 24:50- A call to change the stigma against cannabis

Key Points:


  1. There are so many opportunities for veterans in the cannabis industry
  2. Use leadership skills and influence to call for a change for the cannabis stigma
  3. There's a huge problem with the current justice system involving cannabis that needs to change 

Quotes:

  • “Cannabis is everywhere, it's kinda like chocolate in a candy store.”- Tim Johnson 
  • “The military teaches you discipline, and discipline leads you to set a goal. Once you set the goal, commit to following through with that goal and have self-respect.”- Tim Johnson
  • “My passion is to correct that wrong, to get rid of that stigma, to take care of our veterans, stop killing us, give us our rights when it comes to employment and continuing educations”- Tim Johnson 
  • “My goal is to reach out and educate all walks of life because educational awareness is the key to success.”- Tim Johnson 
  • “Be active, contact lawmakers, and demand for a change.”-  Tim Johnson


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Jen Amos

Jen Amos is an award-winning podcaster and entrepreneur. She first found podcasting in summer 2019 as a way to work through depression and bouts of loneliness after moving from San Diego, CA (her home of 20+ years) to Hampton Roads, VA in pursuit of new business ventures.

Jen actively seeks to find common ground through conversation and storytelling to foster connection, community, and collaboration. She is known for her active listening skills, candidness, and ability to uncover insightful stories and universal lessons while conversing with her guests. Her favorite topics to cover on her podcast shows involve military families, entrepreneurs, and Filipino American culture. Since summer 2019, she has conducted 600+ podcast interviews.

Jen received her Bachelor’s in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations at San Diego State University. For more than a decade, she has made a living in sales and entrepreneurship with experience in the legal industry, online marketing, and now financial services.

During her leisure time, she enjoys exercising, watching and studying her favorite shows, and volunteering at her church.